Israel Police Arrest 22 ultra-Orthodox Jews for Sex Crimes Against Minors and Women

[Penelope]

Israel Police Arrest 22 ultra-Orthodox Jews for Sex Crimes Against Minors and Women

Ultra-Orthodox community in four cities had been investigating and 'trying' the suspects itself, without involving the police.

The police arrested 22 Haredim in Jerusalem and three other Israeli cities on Monday morning, on suspicion of sexually molesting minors and women over the last two years. In some cases, ultra-Orthodox residents in the four cities – Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Betar Ilit and Bnei Brak – attacked the police, throwing stones and other items, and tried to block the arrests. In Jerusalem, the windows of two police cars were shattered by rocks.

The investigation by the police’s Jerusalem District began after they received information that ultra-Orthodox elements were concealing information on sex crimes in their community.

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Nir Hasson and Yair Ettinger Mar 27, 2017 2:35 PM

I agree all pedophile and sexual abuse towards anyone needs to be stopped.

 

[RodISHI]

Its a problem and so many times people ignore it hoping it will go away or won't say anything as it would cause shame it the group, family or whatever.

 

[irosie91]

Israel Police Arrest 22 ultra-Orthodox Jews for Sex Crimes Against Minors and Women

Ultra-Orthodox community in four cities had been investigating and 'trying' the suspects itself, without involving the police.

The police arrested 22 Haredim in Jerusalem and three other Israeli cities on Monday morning, on suspicion of sexually molesting minors and women over the last two years. In some cases, ultra-Orthodox residents in the four cities – Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Betar Ilit and Bnei Brak – attacked the police, throwing stones and other items, and tried to block the arrests. In Jerusalem, the windows of two police cars were shattered by rocks.

The investigation by the police’s Jerusalem District began after they received information that ultra-Orthodox elements were concealing information on sex crimes in their community.

read more: Israel Police arrest 22 ultra-Orthodox Jews for sex crimes against minors and women

Nir Hasson and Yair Ettinger Mar 27, 2017 2:35 PM

I agree all pedophile and sexual abuse towards anyone needs to be stopped.

yes----the issue in the religious communities in Israel is very much the same as
the issue WITHIN the catholic church-----both communities tried to deal with the matter
without consulting the governmental policing agencies. Both seek autonomy